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Herbaceous peonies

Herbaceous Peonies: Timeless Beauties for Classic Gardens

Herbaceous peonies are a true garden icon — cherished for their graceful blooms, rich textures, and enduring charm. With their soft, layered petals and reliable blooming cycle, they have long held a place in traditional herbaceous borders. These perennial favorites offer not only captivating beauty but also structure and color that return every year. From lush garden blooms in spring to elegant seedheads in late summer, herbaceous peonies' roots continue to inspire gardeners of all experience levels.

Why Buy Herbaceous Peonies?

There are countless reasons to buy herbaceous peonies for your garden. These herbaceous perennial plants are known for their longevity — once planted, they can thrive for decades with minimal attention. Their winter-hardy nature means they survive cold climates without extra protection, making them ideal for many regions. As easy-to-grow peonies, they require little more than well-drained soil and sunlight. In return, you'll be rewarded with long-lasting flowers in a variety of vibrant hues that make an impact year after year.

What Are Herbaceous Peonies?

Herbaceous peonies (Paeonia) belong to a long-celebrated group of flowering herbaceous plants native to Europe and Asia. They are best known for their spectacular springtime display, which marks the peony flowering season in many gardens. As herbaceous border peonies, they die back in winter and reemerge each spring, forming dense, leafy clumps topped with spectacular herbaceous peony flowers. Their long-standing popularity in garden design stems from their reliability, fragrance, and versatility — truly garden peony classics.

How to Choose the Right Herbaceous Peony Variety?

When selecting the right variety of herbaceous peony, consider bloom style (single, double, or bomb-type), color palette, and mature plant height. Lighter-toned flowers can brighten shady corners, while bold hues bring drama to full sun perennial beds. Also, factor in your garden's layout — some peonies have a more compact growth habit, while others are ideal as focal points in larger plantings. Whether you're designing a formal border or a relaxed cottage-style plot, there's a peony to match.

When and How to Plant Herbaceous Peonies?

The best planting time for peonies is in early fall or spring. Space herbaceous peonies roots about 60–90 cm apart, placing the eyes no deeper than 5 cm below the soil surface. These plants thrive in well-lit locations with at least six hours of sunlight daily.

Premium Herbaceous Peonies for Sale

Order top-quality herbaceous peonies for sale from Peonita — a specialist nursery dedicated solely to the art of peonies. All our stock is imported directly from the Netherlands and curated for garden performance. Whether you're looking to buy herbaceous peonies as a thoughtful gift or to enrich your own landscape, each herbaceous peony is a lasting treasure for every gardener’s soul.

Why choose us?

  • European 100% quality guarantee

    Our goal is to provide all our customers with the highest quality plants that are thoroughly tested before they get into your hands. Plants are always shipped to you at the right time for planting.

  • The largest assortment

    Do you want to be the first to have the most famous varieties or rare novelties? We offer you the largest selection of Peony on the market - 400 varieties. Here you can find your favorite flowers very quickly.

  • World class bulbs

    We are an exclusive partner of the best Dutch suppliers, some of whom have the title of “royal supplier”. That is why we are able to purchase all plants directly from the best breeders.
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Common Questions

How to plant peonies?

Peonies should be planted in autumn or early spring. Position the crown (the "eyes") no more than 3–5 cm below the soil surface. Space them 60–90 cm apart to allow for airflow and mature growth. Avoid planting too deep — this is the most common reason peonies don’t bloom.

How to grow peonies?

Peonies thrive in full sun, well-drained soil, and benefit from minimal disturbance once established. They need patience — newly planted peonies may take 2–3 years to reach full blooming potential. Regular watering in dry periods, light feeding in spring, and good air circulation will help them thrive for decades

When do peonies bloom?

Peonies typically bloom from late spring to early summer, depending on the variety and your climate zone. In most regions, flowering peaks between May and June. Some early-blooming types may flower in late April, while late-bloomers can extend the show into July.

When to cut back peonies?

Peonies should be cut back in the fall, after the foliage has yellowed or been killed by frost — usually around October. This helps prevent disease and ensures a clean start in spring. Cut stems down to ground level and dispose of any debris to keep the planting area healthy.

Delivery – Peonies Collection

Our peony collections are shipped during the appropriate planting season, either spring or fall, depending on your region. All roots are carefully packed to ensure freshness and viability on arrival. You’ll receive clear planting instructions and support from our team — because beautiful blooms begin with a strong start.